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Topeka Community Thanksgiving dinner organizers seek donations ahead of holiday
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Organizers of Topeka’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner are asking the community for food and monetary donations as they prepare for the annual holiday meal. The dinner is in its 59th year and typically serves about 2,700 meals, according to Beth Kensinger, president and kitchen coordinator. Kensinger said monetary donations help cover the cost […]
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Lawrence group welcomed in Algeria
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A group from Lawrence was welcomed in Algeria this week, and one Lawrence police detective continues to draw attention after going viral over the past few months. Gizelle Balli, a University of Kansas student, is in Algeria with 37 others from Lawrence. She is part of...
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Topeka’s Sunflower Veterans Parade honors those who served
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Veterans, students and community groups gathered in downtown Topeka Saturday morning for the annual Sunflower Veterans Parade, an event organizers say continues to grow more than a decade after it began. The parade featured a variety of participants, including school bands, ROTC programs, Cub Scouts and veterans’ organizations. The event gave people […]
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City of Emporia points to significant rain event in September as chief cause of recent boil advisories in North Lyon County
The three-week-plus boil water advisory that was just recently rescinded for the City of Admire was not related to the city’s own water system, according to Mayor Ron Smith. In an interview with KVOE News, shortly after the advisory was rescinded late Tuesday morning, Smith stated the cause of the loss in chlorine residuals, which led to the advisory’s issuance on October 14th was reportedly related to an issue at the Emporia water treatment plant.
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Highland Park High School honors veteran staff members
TOPEKA (KSNT) – With Veterans Day on Wednesday, schools across Topeka are honoring those who have served in the military, hosting their own appreciation ceremonies. Hundreds of Highland Park High School students from all grade levels gathered to thank and honor veterans for their service on Monday, Nov. 9. Cadet Colonel Angela McCracken told 27 […]
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Kansas veterans, civilian peers honored at Military Relations Council luncheon
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A group of Kansas veterans and their civilian peers were honored Tuesday for service above and beyond to the military and the nation, one day before Veterans Day. Military Relations Council hosts event. Curtis Sneden, chairman of the Military Relations Council (MRC) organized the event to...
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Lawrence opens 2026 snowplow naming contest, with city snow crews choosing winner
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - The city of Lawrence is accepting name ideas for a snowplow through Sunday, Nov. 15, and this year the employees who work on the city’s snow and ice response will choose the winner. The contest began Monday, Nov. 9. Residents can submit names at lawrenceks.gov/snow.
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Kansas had a postpunk revolution; learn about it at this Lawrence event
The description of a new book on the postpunk revolution in Kansas taunts the reader: “Flyover Country? Fly over THIS.”. “No Choice But Action: The Kansas Postpunk Revolution” by Francis X. Connor and Darren DeFrain focuses on the postpunk movement that swept Kansas from 1978 to 1994. “The...